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Madison-Champaign ESC Preschool Program moves back to Rt. 68 location

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The saying goes “What comes around goes around.” This is definitely true for the ESC (Educational Service Center) Preschool classrooms. After moving from what...

Eat fruit, but know how it affects blood sugar

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Question: I know I should be eating more fresh fruit, but I have type 2 diabetes. Last weekend I enjoyed a few slices of...

8 great ways to eat more veggies every day

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Question: I know I should be eating more vegetables, but I need inspiration. What are some easy ways to fit more vegetables into my...

Boomer Blog: A special brand of motherisms

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Our father, that quintessential man of few words, did make the occasional pronouncement when we were kids. Every Christmas morning we knew he would...

In 2018, food labels will give more information

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Question: I heard something on the news about the Nutrition Facts labels changing. What are the details?Answer: The new Nutrition Facts information won’t be...

Boomer Blog: Commencement is commencement

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In 1970 the president of my college, as was the tradition, concluded our commencement exercises with the statement I paraphrase here: “I now declare...

Smoothies can boost fruit, calcium intake

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Question: My teenage daughter has a sudden affinity for smoothies. She is making them all the time. Is this something I should encourage?Answer: Smoothies...

Boomer Blog: ‘Beeing’ a good speller

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Thursday night I tuned in to ESPN anticipating an evening of spirited competition. Ten rivals vying for a coveted trophy stood prepared to engage...

Frogeye leaf spot is concern in soybean fields

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Frogeye leaf spot is a disease that can be found in some soybean fields across Ohio but the severity is often low and does...

MyRA can help jump-start retirement savings

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Question: I am approaching 30 and don’t have any retirement savings. I work retail and my job doesn’t offer a retirement plan. I don’t...

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